Tribute paid to Ivan Paskevich  in Yerevan

ArmInfo. A solemn flower-laying ceremony was held in the center of Yerevan at the monument to Field Marshal Ivan Fyodorovich Paskevich, marking the  birthday of one of the Russian Empire's most prominent military commanders—a figure who played a significant role in strengthening Russian-Armenian relations.

According to the press service of the Moscow House in Yerevan, the  event was organized by the "Russia" NGO of the Republic of Armenia,    supported by the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in Armenia.  Representatives from the Russian Embassy in Armenia, the Military  Attache Office, the Belarusian Embassy in Armenia, the House of  Moscow in Yerevan, the Border Department of the Russian Federal  Security Service in Armenia, public and youth organizations, and  members of the "Young Friends of Border Guards" movement participated  in the ceremony.

Opening the ceremony, Ekaterina Andreeva, Deputy Head of the  Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in Armenia, emphasized that  Paskevich's activities were part of the historical processes that  largely determined the fate of the Armenian people in the 19th  century. "It is symbolic that today we are unveiling a memorial  plaque as part of the Russian-Armenian Atlas of Military Cultural  Heritage project, describing significant sites, one of which is the  monument to Ivan Paskevich – a place that serves as a reminder of the  importance of preserving shared historical memory," she said.

Inessa Kudruk, Charge d'Affaires of Belarus in Armenia, also touched  on the unique personality and achievements of Ivan Paskevich, noting  his significant contribution to the development of not only Russia  and Armenia, but also Belarus. "After acquiring an estate in Gomel,  which has now become the Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble—the cultural  and historical pride of our country—Ivan Fedorovich founded a city  library and also assembled a large collection of works of art and  weapons, making a significant contribution to the development of our  culture and history," the diplomat said.